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YX52 WGO

2002 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,463 mi
Last recorded79,463 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 WGO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers on outer sills

Fail 30 Jul 2019 79,460 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers on outer sills

Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,948 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,054 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,362 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 67,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,243 miles

corrosion on front floor pans

covers on outer sills

Fail 23 Jul 2015 63,241 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front floor pans

covers on outer sills

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,588 miles

covers on outer sills

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on front floor pans

Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front floor pans

covers on outer sills

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,151 miles

brake pipes greased.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 54,151 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes greased.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,768 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,913 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all under bonnet brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,037 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to nearside front corner

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,633 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 28,996 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,222 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,959 miles

both rear tyre treads close to legal limit on inside edges .also small cut on nearside rear tyre outer side wall

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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YX52 WGO is a 2002 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 56,886 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX52 WGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX52 WGO registered?

YX52 WGO is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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